Tom Brady The New England Patriot's quarterback was raised Catholic
and married Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen (left) in an intimate Catholic
ceremony in 2009.

Tom Brady
The New England Patriot's quarterback was raised Catholic and married Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen (left) in an intimate Catholic ceremony in 2009.

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Steve CarrellThough he's starred in roles with religious themes in them, Carrell told Close-Up Filmthat his religion didn't factor into his decision to take on the role in the movie "Evan Almighty," saying "I didn't decide to do it because I’m Catholic, I just thought it had a nice message." less

Steve Carrell
Though he's starred in roles with religious themes in them, Carrell told Close-Up Film that his religion didn't factor into his decision to take on the role in the movie "Evan Almighty," saying "I ... more

Lana del ReyWhen asked if she was going to church for Christmas, the singer replied "Of course, I'm Catholic."

Lana del Rey
When asked if she was going to church for Christmas, the singer replied "Of course, I'm Catholic."

Photo: Nicole Nodland

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Kobe BryantThe basketball star says his faith helped him get through a sexual-assault charge. He told GQ Magazine: "I was terrified. The one thing that really helped me during that process—I'm Catholic, I grew up Catholic, my kids are Catholic—was talking to a priest." less

Kobe Bryant
The basketball star says his faith helped him get through a sexual-assault charge. He told GQ Magazine: "I was terrified. The one thing that really helped me during that process—I'm Catholic, I ... more

Photo: Andy Lyons, Getty Images

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Gwen StefaniThe rocker chick was raised Catholic, and carried rosary beads and her grandmother's Catholic prayer book during her wedding to Gavin Rossdale in 2002.

Gwen Stefani
The rocker chick was raised Catholic, and carried rosary beads and her grandmother's Catholic prayer book during her wedding to Gavin Rossdale in 2002.

Newt Gingrich
The GOP candidate’s Catholic devotion began after he married his third wife.

Newt Gingrich
The GOP candidate’s Catholic devotion began after he married his third wife.

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Jim Gaffigan
A husband and father of four, Gaffigan often jokes about Catholicism in his stand-up comedy.

Jim Gaffigan
A husband and father of four, Gaffigan often jokes about Catholicism in his stand-up comedy.

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Mel Gibson
Catholic Gibson released “The Passion of the Christ.”

Mel Gibson
Catholic Gibson released “The Passion of the Christ.”

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Bobby Jindal
The Louisiana governor converted from Hinduism from Catholicism.

Bobby Jindal
The Louisiana governor converted from Hinduism from Catholicism.

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We bet these famous Catholics are excited for Pope Francis' US visit

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Pope Francis' historic visit to America is an exciting one for many of the nation's Catholics - famous or otherwise.

While he will be visiting the White House, Central Park and Madison Square Garden (among other locations), one place he will not be going to is Hollywood.

Which is a shame, because it looks like there are a handful of celebrities who would probably love to meet him.

With an estimated 75 million Catholic Americans, according to 2010 Pew Research data, it's no surprise that some of Hollywood's elite belong to this religion. (Not to mention athletes, politicians, and other notables, who were also included in the list above.)